In 1978, the Corn Resources Act was passed by the Nebraska
Legislature, establishing the corn checkoff in Nebraska.
The effort was led by Nebraska corn producers themselves—most
notably members of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association.
The Nebraska corn checkoff rate, originally set at 1/10
of a cent per bushel, has been 1/4 of a cent per bushel
since 1988.
The Nebraska Corn Board’s record of success includes
strong support for the livestock industry, the number one
customer for Nebraska corn; leadership in the development
of the ethanol industry and the promotion of ethanol usage;
identifying and growing export markets for Nebraska corn,
both foreign and domestic; and research into new uses for
corn, including the successful development of corn-based
plastics. |
